憫 (mǐn) - To pity & to feel compassion

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妙慕

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To pity;

to feel compassion;

to sympathize with;

commiserate.

To pityto feel compassionto sympathize with

Usage highlights

CompassionTo pitySympatheticTo commiserateTo lamentKind

Synonyms

  • 怜— to pity; to feel sorry for
  • 恤— to sympathize; to show compassion
  • 恻— sorrowful; compassionate

Antonyms

  • 恨— to hate
  • 怨— to resent; to blame
  • 漠视— to ignore; to disregard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt great compassion for the poor (怜悯穷人).
  • The tragedy evoked widespread sympathy (引起广泛同情).
  • She showed mercy to the orphan (怜悯孤儿).
  • A heart full of compassion (悲悯之心).

Collocations

  • Compassion(怜悯)
  • To pity(悯惜)
  • Sympathetic(悲悯)
  • To commiserate(悯恤)
  • To lament(悯叹)
  • Kind-hearted(慈悯)

Idioms

  • Compassionate heart, merciful intentions(悲天悯人)
  • Pity for all living beings(恻隐悯人)

Cultural background

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  • Rooted in Confucian and Buddhist values emphasizing compassion as a virtue.
  • Often associated with the ideal of 'ren' (benevolence) in Chinese philosophy.
  • Reflects the cultural importance of empathy and caring for the less fortunate.

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